An exciting road if youre pressing on, put it together with the Col dAspin to the west and the col du Portillon to the east and youve got an amazing run.
Great area, lots of great roads, highly recommended.

I was so excited when I was riding this col, that
I didn't stop at the top at all ;) Hope that my
photos can explain why I couldn't stop. BTW photos
were taken by another member of group. As I said,
I couldn't stop ;)

from Bossost to Luchon de bagnerese, twists and turns an amazing little road from France to Spain, with a fantastic view half way up. The road has just been resurfaced, so its brilliant fun with a capital smile!

This is one of my favourite routes, have done it so many times now, i love it!...Hazards?...........yep, as you dodge the cow dung, you go smack into the cow!..........but they have lovely eyes!
doin it again in september, beautiful, and don't forget to stop for a cold beer (just one mind) and some hot goats cheese on salade and toaste..sit back, enjoy and do it all over again! (col de port..D618 as above to St Girons - Foix)

After stocking up on fresh fruit and other supplies in the
open air market we left Bageneres de Luchon after a boozy
one night stay in a fabulously cheap and comfortable hotel
called 'Le Panoramicâ'.It was a glorious sunny morning
as we headed off for Arreau via the Col de Peyresourde.
We would also be crossing the Col de Aspin later in the day
but that's posted on another route here.The D618 leaves
Bagneres and winds it way through some great scenery and
greenery and visits a few country villages on the way as
it steadily climbs to the summit at some 1569 metres. The
surface was in tip-top condition on our visit and the corners
had everything you needed for maximum enjoyment on a Sport
Touring level.There were bends of all types but they could
not detract from the beauty of the surroundings. There are
far more spectacular places in the world but I'm thankfully
easily pleased. I really enjoyed this route and would travel
this road again should the opportunity arise. Hope you enjoy
the photos